GEORDIE legend Peter Beardsley has appealed to Newcastle United fans to get behind their team in tomorrow’s match with Hull City at St James’ Park.

There is no doubt that there are going to be massive protests against Mike Ashley and the rest of United’s hierarchy following the departure of Kevin Keegan.

The man famously dubbed Pedro by Keegan because of his ability to haul in the goals, is aware of this but he knows just how important it is that nothing must affect what happens on the field.

Beardsley told me today: “Whenever Newcastle United play at St. James’s Park, the backing of the fans is always crucial and tomorrow is no different.

“Nobody ever has to tell me how fantastic the supporters are, and I’m sure that tomorrow against Hull City they will get right behind the team and do all they can to help them get three points.

“When you look around the squad, there is a lot of experience in there and I’m sure those lads will have been working hard in training and just focussing on the job in hand, which is to get three points against Hull City.

“Some of the players will also have been away on international games and concentrating on those matches, which is a good thing really.

“Whatever happens tomorrow, the most important thing is that the crowd gets behind the team and we get a win.

“Newcastle United the football club will always remain the most important thing.”